Joe Maxx Coffee

This chain coffee shop from the midwest is open in southeast Vegas. The minimal, modern interior, full of art from local artists, is home to quality coffee drinks, pastries made in-house, breakfast sandwiches, and wraps.

Specialty drinks are great options to get, like the black and tan (rich mocha steamed with creamy peanut butter) or Kiki aloha (salted caramel iced latte with a coconut kick). I don’t like milk and only drink almond milk when I have to, so I love that they have coconut milk as an alternative.

What separates this coffee shop from most others around town is their pastry program. Made in-house, their options are plentiful with quite a few vegan items, too. But, if they offer to heat up something for you, just say no. I made the mistake of saying yes and they microwaved my nutella croissant, rendering it a soggy, limp mess.